Quote by G.K. Chesterton

Men of science offer us health, an obvious benefit; it is only afterwards that we discover that by health, they mean bodily slavery and spiritual tedium.

Men of science offer us health, an obvious benefit; it is on

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This quote suggests that while men of science promise us the benefit of improved health, the true consequences of their advancements become evident over time. It implies that the pursuit of health through scientific means may lead to physical dependence and a lack of freedom, as well as a dulling of the spirit. In essence, it warns against blindly accepting the promises of progress without understanding the potential drawbacks or sacrifices that may accompany it.

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